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DiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… its highest employment level ever of more than 9 million jobs in 2014, after adding 538,000 jobs since 2009, according to a report released today by … with New York City gaining three out of four new statewide jobs from 2009 to 2014, while four upstate regions lost jobs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highOpinion 90-3
… -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- County Taxes (method of computing full valuation) TAX LAW, §1262(d),(f); REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§840(1), 844(1): In the absence of a … of the full valuations used to apportion the county real property tax. When the full valuations used to apportion the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Opinion 91-39
… diminution of his or her retirement allowance, subject to the income limitation imposed by Retirement and Social … from both positions, and subsequently be re-appointed to the position of trustee without diminution of his or her … of retirement benefits "if any person subsequent to his retirement from the civil service ... of any municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Opinion 88-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … Whether counties and other municipalities including the City of New York are exempt from the filing fees imposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2023, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followOpinion 89-40
… (1) A fire district may not reimburse a fire district commissioner for wages lost because the commissioner was subpoenaed to testify in a case in which the fire district was the defendant, unless the … a fire district may reimburse a selfemployed fire district commissioner for wages lost because the commissioner was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… a new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across the … which now provides more fiscal stability in the wake of any economic hardship. “I look forward to hearing more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Pension Fund Puts Anti-Israel Movement on Notice
… its portfolio for any companies involved in the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. … restricting or exiting investments. “Attempts to harm Israel’s economy can put our investments there at risk,” DiNapoli said. “Israel remains an attractive place to invest and we look …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-pension-fund-puts-anti-israel-movement-noticeOpinion 88-20
… New York State Constitution, which was referred to in your inquiry and which prohibits the Legislature from passing a … or changing county seats", is not pertinent to this inquiry. That section prohibits only the adoption of local or … within the meaning and intent of Article III, §17. Your inquiry expressed concern about whether the relocation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… located in Herkimer County, is governed by its charter and State and local laws. The City Council (Council) comprises an elected Mayor and eight elected aldermen. The Council is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for … members Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the … included in our initial audit report UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York Improper Payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no … a clause, providing a vendor with the unilateral right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all … the same basis. Exercising such a clause allows a vendor to manipulate the bidding process by controlling the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… agency may issue a purchase order for 24 cases of 20 pound weight copier paper at a specific price. A second employee … would receive the paper, verify it is the 20 pound weight, count the number of cases received, and record the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesImproper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… for Medicaid benefits is assigned a Client Identification Number (CIN), a unique identifier. Medicaid recipients may … access to the multiple eligibility systems during the application process. The Department, Local Departments of … systems were not fully integrated so there was no central tracking database. We recommended that the Department review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12 percent above current … calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big … zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and municipal officials as they plan for next year,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Report 2018-S-43 ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, … made in our initial audit report Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… from their individualized education programs (IEPs) and Medicaid-eligible services were properly filed to receive … for Medicaid reimbursements. If all services were provided and the Medicaid claims were properly filed, the District may … eligible services are provided, where practicable, and valid session notes are prepared and retained for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81